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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1946

Page

6

Republicans to Hear Jenkins at Meigs Courthouse Rally

Pomeroy October 24 8 p.m. Thomas A Jenkins U S Congressman will address the rally at Meigs Courthouse under the Republican Womens Organization and the Republican Committee Florence Beards kim as chairwoman Frances Klein to lead “America” staging Judge Edgar Ervin to speak at event candidates to beballoted November 5 prominent local figures named in program

Suede Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Thomas Jenkins Meigs Pomeroy Thomas A. Jenkins Congress Tenth Meigs Courthouse Republican Womens’ Organization Republican Committee Florence Beards Frank Clark Republican Executive Committee Edgar Ervin Paramnaniec Frances Klein Middleport America Tarde Wevin

Racine High School Names Class Officers

According to The Echo Racine High School lists senior class officers Odessa Wolfe president Snedla Shain vice president Mary Ellen Hayman secretary treasurer Wy wage 2 Jane Weckinee O'Neill representative Reva Hobach president Ohio General Assembly Jean Worthington secretary Thelma Wolfe secretary M D Webster former captain treasurer Thomas Wolfe business in U S Army Tokyo will discuss politics Tracy Whaley Denver Rice perform instrumental numbers Rally attendees will learn voting mechanics Thomas A Jenkins discuss political issues and interpretation.

Wy Wage Jane Weckinee O'Neill Washington County Reva Hobach Ohio General Assembly Jean Worthington Thelma Wolfe M. D. Webster Thomas Wolfe U. S. Army Tokyo Tracy Whaley Denver Rice Thomas A. Jenkins

Automobiles Collide Near Pomeroy Bridge

A collision on Route 7 near the Pomeroy Mason Bridge involved a car driven by Paul Hendricks and owned by Kenneth Marvin of Columbus colliding with Woodrow Zuning's vehicle. The right side and tail light were damaged and investigators Patrolman John Bryan and Chief Walter Wolfe examined the scene.

Pomeroy Paul Hendricks Kenneth Marvin Columbus Woodrow Zunlings Route 7 Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Mr. Zunings John Bryan Walter Wolfe Pomeros Police Mirdwilling Hives Syracuse

Sophomore Class Size Figures In School Report

The document lists class counts: Sophomore president George Sayre and vice president Doris Taylor with secretary-treasurer Carl Moris. It records 24 girls and 6 boys in the Senior class, 34 in the Junior class with 18 girls, and 41 in the Sophomore class with 2 boys.

Geoge Sayre Doris Taylor Carl Moris

AAA Accepts Stock Plans For Dams In Meigs County

Robert E Pomeroy chairman of the Meigs County Agricultural Conservation Association announced the county office will still accept applications from farmers for live stock dams. Applicants must have previously signed a 1946 Farm Plan. The AAA will pay 12 cents per cubic yard for dirt removed with prior county committee approval. Applications will be considered as long as weather and funds permit.

Pomeroy Robert E Shields Meigs County Agricultural Conservation Association AAA

Class Holiday To Be Friday

Middleport schools plan a long weekend. dismissal is Thursday at 3 30 p m for Southeast Ohio Teachers Association conference in Athens. School reconvenes Monday noon. Senior class presented a program at the assembly. Band will join bridge freeing ceremonies Thursday afternoon and may play at the Halloween Community Party hosted by the Volunteer Fire Co.

Middleport Athens Ohio Teachers Association Wil Miss Park Volunteer Fire Co Poweroy Ralph Sisson Meigs Aerie No Fraternal Order of Eagles Kiem Hats Stason Meigs Allie Meigs Eagies Pomero Junio Lam Columbus Sisson Eagle's Hall

Women Republicans to Meet Oct 26 at Courthouse

The Meigs County Women's Republican Club met at the Courthouse on Oct 19 with Florence Beards as acting chairman. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 26 at 2 pm at the Courthouse and all Republican women are invited.

Condition Improves for Mrs Kingsland After Heart Attack

Mrs E W Kingsland is much improved at Holzer Hospital after a violent heart attack Saturday. Her daughter Amy Kingsland, a romance language instructor at West Virginia Tech in Montgomery, WV, and E W Kingsland, a New York City realtor, were summoned due to the seriousness of her condition.

Pomeroy E W Kingsland Holzer Hospital Amy Kingsland West Virginia Institute of Technology Montgomery New York City Huingsland

Racine High Honors Honor Roll Includes 22 Students

Twenty two Racine High School students earned first six weeks honors with 84 or above averages across subjects. Seniors on the roll include Clara Wae Bush Mary Ellen Hasman Donna Henster Rita Johnson Maxine Proffitt Ethel Sham Sheila Sham Etta Mae Shields Jean Spencer Joan Spencer Odessa Wolfe. Juniors listed are Alan Carson Hazel Haaman Betts Pearson Manon Salser Mary Louise Simpson Thelma Wolfe Thomas Wolfe Jean Worthington. Sophomores Bett Adams Earl Grimm Lea Vine Kraeuter Carl Morris Wilda Ours James Russell Kelly Sayre. Freshmen Ruth Bradford Hazel White.

Racine Racine High School Charles Hayman Boss Guns Clara Wae Bush Mary Ellen Hasman Donna Henster Rita Johnson Maxine Proffitt Ethel Sham Sheila Sham Etta Mae Shields Jean Spencer Joan Spencer Odessa Wolfe Alan Carson Hazel Haaman Betts Pearson Manon Salser Mary Louise Simpsor Thelma Wolfe Thomas Wolfe Jean Worthington Bett, Adams Earl Grimm Lea Vine Kraeuter Carl Morns Wilda Ours

G Bowers Dies at Home

George E Bowers age 70 died at his Broadway Street home after a stroke. He was a retired bricklayer and contractor and had a garden and flowers. Survived by widow, Howard Bowers, two grandsons George Edward and Lester H Bowers, a granddaughter Netne Boxer, and four great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Rawlings Coats funeral home with Rev Marsden Brown officiating. interment Riverview Cemetery.

Middleport George E Bowers Broadway St Teday Hs Modern Woodmen of America Church of Christ Mr Bowers Howard Bowers George Edward Bowers Lester H Bowers Springfield Netne Boxer Rawlings-Coats Res Marsin O Brown Riverview Cemetery

Meigs Justice Fines Four Men

Meigs Justice L B Higgins' court heard four men charged with traffic violations. Joseph W. Roush pleaded guilty to driving 63 miles per hour and paid 520 dollars in fines and costs. John Ricketts paid 525 dollars after pleading guilty to speeding. Allen Hartley admitted reckless operation and was fined 1540 dollars. Ernest Viliers of Groveport paid 15 dollars and costs for crossing a freshly painted yellow line.

Middleport State Highway Patrol Justice of the Peace L B Higgins Joseph W. Roush John Ricketts Allen Hartley Ernest, Viliers Groveport

Rail Officials Attend G. A. Stuart Funeral

Rail officials from New York Central lines and local townsfolk gathered at Rawlings-Coats funeral home for the funeral of G Arthur Stuart retired railroad official. The Rev J C Hoffman and Rev Rex H A Rothrock led the service. interment followed in Charleston. Attendees included former residents WoT O Brien and L O Moses. Mrs Albert Smith Enterprise has returned home recovering from surgery.

Middleport New York Central Railroad Charleston Columbus G Arthur Stuart Rawlings-Coats J C Hoffman Christ Church, Methodist Rex H A Rothrock Heath Methodist Church Wot O Brien L O Moses

Columbus Tax Hearing Opens on Ohio Tax Structure

First public hearing in a survey of Ohio tax structure will be held in Columbus No 14. State Tax Commissioner Glander disclosed today that Ohioans may sound off on the tax system by notifying the tax commissioner by November 4.

Columbus Ohio Department of Taxation Comers Glander

Columbus Woman Given Suspended Sentence

Gladys Rhinehart of Columbus was arrested by Middleport police on a petit larceny charge. She was arraigned before Justice L. B Higgins, fined $10 and costs, and given a 30 day suspended jail sentence.

Fomeroy Gladys Rhinehart Columbus Middleport L. B Higgins

Masked Halloween Party Cites Pomeroy Central School

Pomeroy Central Elementary hosts a Halloween party on Thursday October 24 at 7 30 pm. Six grades join a grand march with prize awards for best costumes. PTA volunteers and teachers plan entertainment and refreshments. principal Genevieve Stobart leads preparations.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Central Elementary School PTA James Stansbury Adam Scholl John Hannell Robert Morris Betty Beards Fred 3 Blaetmar Faery Erlewine Anna Vaughan Helen Nease Margaret Hysell Harriet McIntosh Genevieve Stobart

Grace Guild to Meet Thursday for Special Session

Grace Guild of Grace Episcopal Church will hold a special Thursday meeting at the parish house after noon to discuss important business and plan sewing for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Grace Guild Pomeroy Grace Guid Grace Episcopal Church Childrens Hospital Cincinnati

Marriage Licenses Issued by Probate Court in Pomeroy and Nearby

The Probate Court issued marriage licenses to multiple couples including Ray Stewart and Kathleen Tucker from Elmwood and Pomeroy respectively, Raymond Tennihill and Betty Jean Johnson of Nelsonville and Chester, and Richard Steinbrecker with Louise Brown of Huntington and Middleport. Also listed are Clyde Hearn and Mary Louis Mortis of Reno and Pomeroy, Bay Hodge and Mildred Glass of Mahonington and Middleport, Emery Walker Jones Jr and Mildred Lucile Statzer of Beckley and Middleport, John David Hamilton of Reedsville and Betty Harris, Thomas Firis of Rittman and Jane Williams, Herold W Fowler of Buffalo and Clarabelle Jaiden of Middleport, Jessie Milton Cain of Athens and Betty Hoffman of Pomeroy, Glen O Holland of Point Pleasant and Gertrude Hesson of Pomeroy, James Thompson of Sandusky and Emma Fulton of Hobson, and John Knotts of Vinton with Marjorie Jacks of Langsville.

Pomeroy Ray Stewart Elmwood W Va Kathleen Tucker Pomeroy Raymond Tennihill Nelsonville Betty Jean Johnson Chester Richard Steinbrecker Huntington Louise Brown Middleport Clyde Hearn Reno Mary Louis Mortis Pomeroy Bay Emery Walker Jones Jr Beckley Mildred Lucile Statzer John David Hamilton Reedsville Betty Harris Thomas Firis Rittman Jane Geraldine Wiliams Racine Glen O Holland Point Pleasant W. Va Gertrude Hesson James Thompson Sandusky Emma Mae Fulton Hobson Tohn Knotts Vinton Marjorie Jacks Langsville

Mrs Smith Improves at Holzer Hospital Pomeroy

Mrs William A Smith wife of the Pomeroy superintendent was reported decidedly improved. She is a patient at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis where she was taken Saturday morning for observation and diagnosis.

Pomeroy William A Smith Pomeroy Public Schools Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Eight daughters join Mrs Russell for birthday dinner in Middleport

In Middleport eight Russell daughters and families gathered at William and Grueser home Mulberry Ave Pomeroy for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs A E Russell who has been in ill health. Attendees included Berne Russell Gilmore Lan sdstar Gladys Russell Corning Doyle Miller Gertrude Russell Edgar Allensworth Clyda Russell Robert Rawlings Susan Russell Erith Russell Stuyvesant Jessie Mae Russell William Grueser and others.

Middleport A E_ Russell William Grueser Mulberry Ave Pomeroy Russell Grueset Floradell Russell Berne Russell Gilmore Lansdstar Wiliam Russell Gladys Russell Corning Doyle “Miller Gertrude Russell Edgar Allensworth Clyda Russell Rovert Rawlings Susan Russell Irs Mr Russell Bragbuis Niddleport

Weekend Guests At Guth Home Mark Lena Guth Birthday

Weekend guests at Fred Guths home on Mulberry Avenue include Mr and Mrs James R Hood and Miss Nora Clauter of Columbus. They arrived to celebrate the birthday observance of Miss Lena Guth.

William Britton Leo Kennedy Zella Cross Ernest Lallance William Theobald Homer Glaze, Jr Cleveland Homer Glaze Glaze Frank White Faiters Weaver Iss Mars Weaver Columbu White Fout Jackson Ann van Gulder Fred Heais Columbus John Talbott Ripley Woo Va A A Chappelle Chappelle Talbott Tabor Chapel WoYa Cedar Giose W Va Farters Mises Mars Margaret Healy Second Ave Arthur Stuart Walter Tracy Paul Nephert Marietta C H Wise Ed Mankin Mull Allan Fultz Curtis Allan Fultzes California James Askren Dorothy Fultz Eber Willock Beech St Joliet Scott Willock Frances Willeck Fred Guth Lena Kate Guth Mulberry Ave James R Hood Nora Clauter Lena Guth

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Judge Ervin Pomeroy Bridge L&z Dress Shop Meigs County Agricultural Society Notice Mechanic Street Peat Room Charles Radford, Jr Sec'y GREAT Adi Suse Ng Fitish Ewing’s Furniture and Pomeroy Phone G. Bowers G. A. Stuart Albert Smith Enterprise Pathersburg Hospital Rebecca Laurence Olivier Joan Fontaine Arizona Renegades Willard Parker Evelyn Keyes Larry Parks Edgar Buchanan Sendvue Pomeroy Triple Bill Cyclone Prairif Rangers Charles Starrett Dangerous Business Forrest Tucker Lynn Merrick THE Royal Mounted Rides Middleport Social Notes Herman Brucker Thievener Otra Smyth Beech Sr Sundas Mir Brucher Smiths H S G H WcDaniel Everett McDaniel Keith Bennett First Baptist Church Lll Ray Lyman Gravel Hill L E Burford Minnie Gimores OQ L Roush Clara Murray Neva Pratt Edgar Morris Maude Tewksbury Pythian Sisters Phil Edwards Hez Root Homer Kennedy C. F Hawkins Beaver Young Missionary Society Willam Beaver Edison Baker Widdleport Personals Sarah Edith Schreiner Jack Mary Shrine FP Sereno OY Texas Associated Radio Harry A. Miller Main & Sycamore Pomeroy Elberfelds Elberfeld John C. Bacon J. E. Court Street Dr. Bing Everready Sherwin-Williams Furniture Department McMaster
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